Waterford Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (Older Vintage)
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Waterford Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (Older Vintage)
Set on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in Stellenbosch, Waterford Estate is known for producing wines that favour elegance, balance, and longevity over sheer power. The estate combines traditional winemaking principles with a strong sense of place, drawing on the region’s warm days, cooling maritime influence, and rocky soils to create structured but refined reds.
Cabernet Sauvignon has long been central to Waterford’s philosophy, with vineyard parcels selected for their ability to produce fruit with natural concentration and freshness. Oak maturation is carefully judged to support the wine’s structure and savoury complexity without dominating the fruit. The 2015 vintage in Stellenbosch was widely regarded as exceptional, producing wines with both ripeness and remarkable definition.
The 2015 Stellenbosch vintage is broadly recognised as one of South Africa’s standout modern red wine vintages, particularly for Cabernet Sauvignon.
Colour:
Deep ruby with a developing garnet rim, showing maturity while retaining vibrancy.
Nose:
Blackcurrant, cassis, and dark plum are layered with cedarwood, cigar box, graphite, and dried herbs. With time in the glass, notes of cocoa and earthy spice emerge.
Palate:
Structured and composed, with fine-grained tannins and a polished texture. Dark berry fruit remains vibrant, balanced by savoury tobacco leaf, pencil shavings, and subtle oak spice. The acidity keeps the wine focused and energetic despite its depth and maturity.
Finish:
Long, dry, and persistent, with lingering cassis, cedar, and a mineral edge.
- Food Pairing : Waterford Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 pairs beautifully with classic red meat dishes where structure and savoury depth matter. Roast beef with rosemary, grilled lamb cutlets, or slow-cooked oxtail all work particularly well with the wine’s mature tannins and cassis-driven profile. It also complements aged cheddar or Gruyère, while mushroom and truffle-based dishes draw out the wine’s earthy, graphite-like complexity. The freshness still present in the wine makes it especially versatile at the table despite its age.
- Drink before: Cellaring potential: 10–15 years.
- Vintage: 2015
- Region: Stellenbosch
- Medals Won: Platter’s Wine Guide 2016: Rated 4.5 Stars.Tim Atkin Special Report 2015: 93 Points.Christian Eedes - Sanlam Cabernet Sauvignon Report 2015: 5 Stars.
- Grapes used to make this wine were grown in: Rocky soils.
- Sugar Content: 2.4g/L
- Alcohol Content: 14%
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Stock at supplier: Delivery within 10 - 15 days
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